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Presentation Skills
In the highly competitive business world of the 21st century, managers are required to present novel ideas to both small and large audiences in order to influence their decision-making.They therefore need to consider, and practice
using, the key skills in making a successful presentations, including written presentations.
This short course can be tailored to suit delegates needs, from beginner to expert level, and could, subject to an agreed assessment plan, provide specific credit points for modules within the units of study that make up full-time
programmes, should further study be undertaken at a later date.
The following is a list of topics that might be included in an organisation’s international business leadership programme, as delegates develop their knowledge, skills and language proficiency so as to be able to present their
ideas effectively.
• Business Communications for effective presentations
• Know your audience
• Types of presentation
• Structure
• Visual aids including an introduction to PowerPoint
• Body language and Voice Intonation
• Dealing with questions
• The memorable close
• Business Report Writing – an introduction
• What is a “Management Report”? |
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o Formal – Extended or short?
o Informal – short |
• The report structure and word processing
• Analytical skills and independent thought
• Harness nervous energy into exciting presentations
• What holds an audience's attention and what sends them to sleep
• Getting your audience into a yes mindset
• The standard layout of business letters
• Typical letters |
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o Letter of enquiry and reply to an enquiry
o Letter ordering goods & acknowledgement
o Letters of complaint and apology
o Sales Letter
o Job application |
| • Office Correspondence – Memos; Faxes & E-Mails |
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